Original artwork description:

Part of my latest collection - 'Moments we remember' - made with real sand from a favourite beach in Portugal.

The beautiful natural texture was inspired by childhood memories of growing up by the coastline and connecting to those innocent and carefree days. I attempted to immortalise certain memories I've carried with me since childhood through the use of sand combined with natural colours from my current landscape in Portugal.

This painting took a while to finish. It didn't offer me what I was hoping for at first. This familiar frustration was a reminder that resisting what doesn't come easy is often an opportunity to grow. We try to shield ourselves from conflicts and challenges more often than not. We are told to be strong and hide our fragility, but deep down, we are all delicate creatures in a storm. But that doesn't mean we are weak. Sand always reminds me that fragility can go together with endurance. Weathered by time, shaped by winds, we hold together, creating something unbreakable. That is the foundation of resilience.

Materials used:

Acrylic, sand, ink

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